Collected and spent
In 2022, Fairfax County spent about $6,730.3M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$6,730.3M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.115 per $100 of value
Source · Virginia Department of Planning and Budget — Real Estate Tax Rates, Fairfax County 2024 real estate tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Fairfax County 2024 real estate tax — county rate modeled at 11.15 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.115/$100; effective ~1.12% on market; Fairfax Co includes Northern VA metro cities). Verify at VA DPPEAWhere it goes
Twelve service lines.
Schools
$3,459.1M
Other
$830.4M
Health and human services
$822.7M
Public works
$414.7M
Police
$346.5M
Fire
$226.2M
General government
$183.6M
Parks and recreation
$178.1M
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Debt service · past obligation
$109.2M
Corrections
$93.2M
Library
$34.4M
Courts
$32.4M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The board passes the yearly county budget and fixes the tax rate. State law says it must do both by the day the fiscal year starts. 10 members: 9 elected by district, plus a Chairman elected countywide.
Jeffrey C. McKay
Supervisor, at large
Next election
November 2, 2027
Rachna Sizemore Heizer
Supervisor, District Braddock
Next election
November 2, 2027
James N. Bierman, Jr.
Supervisor, District Dranesville
Next election
November 2, 2027
Rodney L. Lusk
Supervisor, District Franconia
Next election
November 2, 2027
Walter L. Alcorn
Supervisor, District Hunter Mill
Next election
November 2, 2027
Andres F. Jimenez
Supervisor, District Mason
Next election
November 2, 2027
Daniel G. Storck
Supervisor, District Mount Vernon
Next election
November 2, 2027
Dalia A. Palchik
Supervisor, District Providence
Next election
November 2, 2027
Pat Herrity
Supervisor, District Springfield
Next election
November 2, 2027
Kathy L. Smith
Supervisor, District Sully
Next election
November 2, 2027
Source · Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
State law sets one fiscal year for every county. The board must approve the budget and set the tax rate by July 1.
Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 2, 2027Election for 10 seats
How to reach it
Board of Supervisors: 703-324-3151
Phone
Email the Board (contact form)
Online form
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
Mailing address
Source · Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Fairfax County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Fairfax County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 56. Find yours by address.
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Virginia Department of Planning and Budget — Real Estate Tax Rates, Fairfax County 2024 real estate tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Fairfax County 2024 real estate tax — county rate modeled at 11.15 mills/$1,000 AV ($1.115/$100; effective ~1.12% on market; Fairfax Co includes Northern VA metro cities). Verify at VA DPPEAWho decides
Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Fairfax County, Fairfax County Board Members and Districts page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Fairfax County Board Members and Districts page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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